Manufactured Inventory Lead

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Manufacturing Inventory Lead in Milwaukee, WI to bring structure to manufactured stock, align demand with production, and strengthen ERP-driven inventory control on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Control to prevent shortages, optimize cycle times, and enforce accurate inventory locations through repeatable processes and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related field experience.
• ERP experience with Epicor.
• Advanced demand planning capabilities.
• Direct experience with inventory control in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence without formal authority.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and capable of managing change.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Able to meet physical requirements (walking, climbing ladders, dexterity with tools).

Responsibilities

• Provide demand planning and replenishment aligned to production schedules.
• Organize inventory locations to enable cycle counts and accurate issuance.
• Investigate discrepancies and lead corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain workcell production schedules and visibility.
• Communicate capacity constraints and risks to operations leadership.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Inventory control

Demand planning

Leadership

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Title: Manufactured Inventory Lead

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, rapidly growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures housing fully integrated electrical distribution and control systems. Operating from our newly expanded 300,000 sq. ft. facility, we continue to invest in people, technology, and process excellence as the recognized leader in our industry. As we scale operations and continue to optimize our manufacturing systems, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support production execution, improve operational performance, and strengthen ERP-driven manufacturing processes.

Summary:

• The Manufacturing Planning Lead is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for bringing structure, visibility, and control to a portfolio of manufactured stock parts. This position serves as the link between future production demand, inventory accuracy, and daily manufacturing execution.
• Success is measured by inventory accuracy, preventing shortages, effective workcell scheduling, and the establishment of repeatable inventory control processes throughout our operation.
• Stakeholders include Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Leads, Purchasing, Planning, and the Inventory Control team.

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning and Replenishment

• Use production schedule to determine upcoming product mixture.
• Ensure replenishment rate meets the scheduling demand, while avoiding overproduction.
• Strike a balance between efficient processing and just-in-time delivery. Use available tools (ERP, Smartsheet, Excel, charting) with a continuous improvement mindset.

Inventory Control

• Organize physical inventory locations that promote quick/easy cycle counts and encourages accurate issuance to jobs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and collaborate on root cause / corrective action.
• Support physical inventory events.
• Train and reinforce inventory discipline across operations team.

Workcell Scheduling

• Create and maintain production schedules for stock-part manufacturing workcells.
• Prioritize daily activities based on production demand and available resources.
• Maintain visibility / communication of work-in-process.
• Communicate capacity constraints and risks to operations leadership.

Requirements:

• Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field experience.
• ERP experience (Epicor used).
• Advanced demand planning capabilities.
• Direct experience with inventory control (production, warehouse, or distribution).
• Demonstrate leadership. Lead by example. Influence without authority.
• Must be willing to collaborate, define the undefined, and effectively manage change.
• Communicate through all mediums; In-person, chat, email, phone, written.
• Be reliable, independent, and professional. Follow company safety policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this job; Walking, climbing ladders, dexterity to use tools.
• Must have reliable transportation and drive legally between manufacturing locations.